Dorothy Fannin

Family-Placed Obituary


FANNIN, Dorothy M. Age 81, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 11:25 a.m. She was born in Hamilton, on March 27, 1923, the daughter of Edward and Nora (Powell) Cook. A homemaker, she was dedicated to her family. On December 7, 1946, in Covington, Kentucky she married Wallace B. "Wad" Fannin, who preceded her in death on March 22, 1993. She is survived by her son, Donald Fannin of Cincinnati; a daughter, Diana Retherford and her husband Donald "Woody" of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Chan Hubbard, Dustin Retherford, and Christian Fannin; a great-granddaughter, Chantia Hubbard; one brother, Harold Cook and his wife Mary of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Cook of Florida and Carolyn Bouten of Hamilton; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Johnson; granddaughter-in-law, Barbara Hopkins; and longtime dearest friend, Delmona Grafner of Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Eugene Cook and Donald Cook. Funeral service will be held at the Brown Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Saturday, February 26, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Eugene Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Mary Johnson for all her care and concern.